The Sfendoni Cave (or Sfentoni) is located in the village of Zoniana in the Prefecture of Rethymno and is 43 km. from Heraklion and 52 km. from Rethymnon. It occupies an area of ​​approximately 3,000 sq.m. In the 270 meters of its route there are massive columns that create labyrinthine apartments. Innumerable stalactites and stalagmites, diverse and colorful, decorate its rooms while in many places there are stone water basins and cave pearls. The special tour path allows a safe visit to the cave even for disabled people. The cave is part of the Psiloritis Natural Park which in turn belongs to the European network of Geoparks, a network of protected areas with special geological heritage under the auspices of UNESCO. Admission fee 5.00 Euros / Person

Zoniana is a village and seat of the homonymous community of the Municipality of Mylopotamos in the Regional Unit of Rethymno in Crete. The village is 43 kilometers W.-SW. from Heraklion and 52 km E.-SE. from Rethymnon. They are located in Psiloritis (Mount Idi) at an altitude of 630 meters. During the 2011 census, the village had 1,117 inhabitants, who are mainly engaged in animal husbandry and agriculture. The Museum The visitor has the change to see the waxen images of Theotokopoulos (El Greco), Kazantzakis, Vintzetzos Kornaros e.t.c. We have many reports on the, mythology of the island with the images of Minoas, Theseus, Ariadnes, where the interest is focused on historical facts from Byzantium and Venetocracy to the holocaust of Arkadi and the interesting image of Eleftherios Venizelos. This historical trip in combination with the natural beauty in all the seasons of the year and the hospitable spirit of the villagers, make the visit to Zoniana an unforgettable experience.

Experience the convenience of the stone-built shepherd shelters (mitata), made to house the local families and their rural activities. Distinct Cretan traditions and lifestyle, cheesemaking, raki distillation, local recipes, as well as wild life and lots of walking paths constitute a unique experience for every visitor. Pastoral life The shepherds’ way of life – close to the earth – is one that we can learn from. Where the best of the old combines with the best of the new: The flocks are still being cared for on the highland pastures and the cheese is being made in the traditional way. It’s worth preserving (even if not without change).